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Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Cleaning Your Meter
Caring for your ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter is easy - just keep it free of dust. If you need to clean it, follow
these guidelines carefully to help you get the best performance possible:
Do
• Make sure the meter is off
• Gently wipe the meter’s surface with a soft
cloth slightly dampened with one of these
cleaning solutions:
• 70% rubbing alcohol
• Mild dishwashing liquid mixed with water
• 10% household bleach solution (1 part
bleach plus 9 parts water) made the
same day
Do Not
• Get any moisture in the code key slot or test
strip slot
• Spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
meter
• Put the meter under water or liquid
• Pour liquid into the meter